Nagpur (Metro Rail News): On 12 November, Maha Metro opened the bids for package C-09 of the 43.8 km Nagpur Metro phase 2 project, revealing YFC Projects – BBG Infrastructure JV as the sole bidder for the contract.
Scope of Nagpur Metro Package C-09
The appointed contractor for this contract will be responsible for the construction of 8 elevated stations on Reach 1A, which is an extension of the Orange Line. The 8 stations are:
- Ashokvan
- Dongargaon
- Mohgaon
- Meghdoot CIDCO
- Butibori Police Station
- MHADA Colony
- MIDC KEC and
- MIDC ESR
Bidding Process
Maha Metro initiated the bidding for contract C-09 in April 2024 with an estimated cost of Rs. 258 crore and a 2.5-year deadline.
Funding Mechanism
Package C-09 will utilise funding from a $ 200 loan that was sanctioned by the Asian Development Bank in July 2024 for Nagpur Metro Phase 2.
The viaduct that will connect the stations on this package will be constructed by GR Infraprojects (GRIL) under package C-02, which is worth Rs. 903.53 crore.
The Process Ahead
It is likely that the bid submitted by YFC-BBG JV will undergo technical evaluation. Following the successful technical evaluation Maha Metro will reveal the financial bid for the contract.
Enia Design became the lowest bidder for the DDC-03 contract, which includes the development of various designs for all 8 stations.
